Ladies of the Night

More than three years ago, I started a small gem of an orchid hybrid, the Brassavola "Little Stars." Then it has been rush rush rush in life and I neglected to pay any attention to it. This plant blooms when it begins to turn cool in Miami and it gets dark early. At 7PM tonight, it already is pitch-black outdoors, but I did not need much light to find these Little Stars from its scent that is so delightful. This makes one forgets all the troubles of the world. All mine vanished instantly. Thank you, Little Stars, Ladies of the Night. Trouble? What trouble?

Twinkle Little Stars

Brassavola Little Stars (B nodosa x B cordata) is a primary hybrid (which means for you non-orchid readers a cross between two original species) of the nodosa and cordata species of Brassavola. I got this from tog a few months ago and just dumped it inside this green plastic basket. You can see how easily this orchid grows and flowers: no requirement whatsoever, just my ticket. I used to have several Brassavola nodosa plants, known as the "Lady of the Night" orchids. I love the scent of this orchid at nights: Out of this world. I am not sure if the Little Stars hybrid smell as good. I'll find out in a couple days.